FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0565-2016

Product

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE CAPSULES, USP, 12.5 mg, 10 cap/blister, 100-count carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by American Health Packaging Columbus, Ohio 43217, NDC 68084-0398-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 151379 and Lot #151380; Exp 12/16

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter

Recalling firm

Firm
Amerisource Health Services
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2550 John Glenn Ave, Suite A, Columbus, Ohio 43217-1188

Distribution

Quantity
2,784 cartons (278,400 capsules)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-10-29
FDA classified
2016-01-08
Posted by FDA
2016-01-20
Terminated
2017-01-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0565-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.